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TNPSC General Studies - Paper - 1 2011

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Where was the first session of the INC held?
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The first session of the Indian National Congress (INC) was held at **Bombay** (at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College) from December 28 to 31, 1885, presided over by W. C. Bonnerjee.
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What was the name of Journal launched by Periyar E. V. Ramaswamy to get his self-respect movement progressed?
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The journal launched by Periyar E. V. Ramasamy in 1925 to propagate the ideas of the Self-Respect Movement was **Kudi Arasu** (*Republic*).
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When did Vasco da Gama reach India?
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Vasco da Gama reached India on **20 May 1498** at Kappad near Calicut (Kozhikode), Kerala.
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The British General who visited King Jahangir's Court to get trade concessions was .................... .
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**Sir Thomas Roe** (who visited Emperor Jahangir's court in 1615 as an ambassador of King James I and secured imperial farmans for trade concessions).
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Under the system of Subsidiary Alliance, Lord Wellesley signed the first alliance with .................... .
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**The Nizam of Hyderabad** (in 1798).
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The British army leader who was defeated by Puli Devan in the year 1755 was .................... .
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**Colonel Heron** (along with Mahfuzkhan's forces in 1755).
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The famous tribal rebellion that took place in Bihar in the years 1855-56 was .................... .
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**The Santhal Rebellion** (or *Santhal Hool*, led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu).
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The person responsible for the Aligarh movement was .................... .
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**Sir Syed Ahmad Khan**.
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The name of the novel of Bankim Chandra Chatterji that kindled the national spirit is .................... .
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**Anandamath** (published in 1882). It is a Bengali novel written by Bankim Chandra Chatterji that depicted the Sannyasi Rebellion and contained the national song *"Vande Mataram"*, which became the hymn of the Indian nationalist movement.
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.................... is called as the 'Prophet of Militant Nationalism'.
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**Bipin Chandra Pal** (or **Aurobindo Ghosh**). Bipin Chandra Pal was hailed as the 'Prophet of Militant Nationalism' and one of the main architects of the Swadeshi movement alongside Lala Lajpat Rai and Bal Gangadhar Tilak (the *Lal-Bal-Pal* trio).
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Which spectroscopy was used to find out the presence of 'water molecules' in moon?
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Who is the Father of Nano Science?
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The time taken by Neptune to complete one full rotation around the sun is .................... .
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'Species Plantarum' is a book written by .................... .
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The uncertainty principle in Physics was propounded by .................... .
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What is Deficit Budget?
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.................... is the programme to give adequate health care for children.
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What is 'BRIC'?
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The difference of $1^\circ$ longitude will make a difference of .................... minutes in time.
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The Liberhan Commission Report is associated with .................... .
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What is the use of GPRS technology ?
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A man buys oranges for Rs. x per dozen and sells them Rs. $\frac{x}{10}$ per orange. What is his profit in Rs. per orange ?
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Data collected fresh for an investigation are known as ....................... .
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Find the odd one out from the 5 figures given below : | December | November | October | September | August | | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Domestic Violence Act was passed in the year .................... to give empowerment for women.
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'Poverty line' is defined according to .......................... organisation.
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The word 'Panchamas' referred to ......................... .
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Q28 short answer 1 mark
Who has distinguished poverty into primary and secondary ?
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Q29 short answer 1 mark
Mention the political system which allows free economic competition without any interference from the state.
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Reservation for the scheduled caste is provided in terms of their ......................... .
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Mention the year in which a special ministry for women and social welfare was started at the centre, in India.
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Who is empowered to appoint a special officer to safeguard the interests of the minorities in the state ?
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In which year was Dowry Prohibition Act ( Amendment ) enacted ?
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Revolt against the constitutional government of one's own country is ....................... .
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Women's Reservation Bill providing a 33% reservation for women was first presented in Rajya Sabha on ...................... .
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The Naxalite Terrorism started in the state ........................ .
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Public Grievance Day is observed in collectorates on ............................ .
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Q38 short answer
What are the Commissions constituted to look into the spirit scandals in Kerala and Tamil Nadu ?
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Electronic Voting Machines were first used in the year ......................... .
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Who was the first Chief Information Commissioner of India ?
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Evaluate the significance of V. O. Chidambaram in Indian Independence Movement.
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Q42 short answer 3 marks
Write a note on the social reforms of Lord William Bentinck.
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Write a note on the First Carnatic War ( 1746-48 ).
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Write a note on Dr. Annie Besant's reforms.
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What were the main economic effects of the British rule in India ?
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Q46 short answer 3 marks
Explain the concept of Unity in Diversity.
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What is meant by Peaceful Co-existence ?
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Write a short note on Vazhndhu Kattuvom project.
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What are the stages involved in Disaster Management ?
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Q50 short answer 3 marks
Name any two areas of the world where acid rain is common. Give reasons for the same.
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Q51 short answer 3 marks
What are the causes of Inflation ?
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What do you mean by Plan Expenditure ?
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Calculate Harmonic Mean from the following data : | Marks : | 0-10 | 10-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40-50 | | :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | | Frequency : | 5 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
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Mention any three types of Bar diagrams.
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What is the difference between parallel processing and distributed processing ?
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Q56 short answer 3 marks
On what basis is a party recognised by the Election Commission as a National Party ?
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List the factors that influence the making of 'Public Opinion'.
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What are the Rights included in the Human Rights ?
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What is seasonal unemployment ?
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Q60 short answer 3 marks
Bring out the important characteristics of Minority groups.
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Q61 short answer 3 marks
Mention the factors which facilitate for women empowerment.
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List any three constitutional safeguards of the interests of the Tribals.
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Q63 short answer 3 marks
List out the different institutions to rehabilitate Juvenile delinquents.
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What are the features of NGOs ?
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Q65 short answer 3 marks
Define the concept of Bonded Labour.
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Q66 long answer 5 marks
Estimate the role of Jawaharlal Nehru in Indian National Movement.
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Q67 long answer 5 marks
Bring out the importance of the Swadeshi movement.
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Q68 long answer 5 marks
Discuss the salient features of the Government of India Act, 1935.
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Enumerate the impact of British rule on the Indian society.
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Mention the causes of the Revolt of 1857.
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Q71 long answer 5 marks
'Raja Rammohan Roy is the father of Indian Renaissance.' — Justify.
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Q72 long answer 5 marks
Write a note on Albuquerque.
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Q73 long answer 5 marks
List out the flood-prone regions of India.
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Why is Monsoon Asia densely populated ?
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Discuss the significance of SAARC.
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Describe the principles of India's Foreign Policy.
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What are the objectives of 11th Five-Year Plan in India ?
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Explain the general rules for constructing diagrams.
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Draw a simple bar diagram for the following data : | Classes | No. of Students | | :--- | :---: | | B.A. | 40 | | B.Sc. | 60 | | B.Com. | 50 | | B.B.A. | 30 |
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Q80 long answer 5 marks
How many triangles are there in the following figure ?
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Q81 long answer 5 marks
A can do a piece of work in 20 days, B in 15 days and C in 12 days. In how many days can A finish the work if he is assisted by B on one day and C on the next, alternately ?
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What is E-commerce ? What are its various types ?
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Q83 long answer 5 marks
Briefly highlight the election procedure of the Legislative Council of the state.
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Write a short note on the Justice M. M. Punchhi Commission Report on centre-state relations.
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Q85 long answer 5 marks
Discuss the main features of non-alignment.
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Q86 short answer 5 marks
Define 'Tribes' and discuss their social problems.
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What are the problems involved in the effective rehabilitation of bonded labourers ?
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Examine the causes for the origin and development of Terrorism.
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Which acts are considered offences under protection of Civil Rights Act, 1976 ?
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Discuss the remedial measures undertaken by the Govt. of India for the removal of poverty.
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Q91 short answer 5 marks
Highlight any five effects of unemployment on family.
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What are the rights of the consumers recognised under Consumer Protection Act of 1986 ?
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Discuss the economic empowerment of women through micro-credit policy.
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Briefly explain the main causes of illiteracy.
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How do we combat corruption in our society ?
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Q96 long answer 15 marks
Estimate Kamaraj's education reform.
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Critically examine the land revenue policy of the British.
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Give an account of the various dance forms that are prevalent in India.
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Examine the various methods of pre- and post-flood management systems.
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Give an account of the sixteenth SAARC summit.
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" 'Politicians and Bureaucrats' are two components in democratic country." — Comment.
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How does the electronic media influence the formation of public opinion ?
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Highlight the suggestions made by Swaminathan Committee to implement the population policy in India.
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Discuss the terrorist activities in Kashmir.
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